Rental property maintenance expenses are typically tax deductible, but they also can make the difference between having positive and negative cash flow. Rental homes that are well maintained can generate…
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Why banks are worried: Lending activity dropping in 2022
As the Federal Reserve announced an increase in the lending rate of 0.5%, lenders are getting worried about the prospects of business volume. The 30-year fixed-rate is now sitting at…
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How much notice should you give a tenant for a rent increase?
Single-family rent price growth in the U.S. recently hit another record, increasing by 12.6% year over year. According to a press release from CoreLogic (March 15, 2022), all major metro…
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The landlord’s 2022 guide to late fees for rent
One of the biggest concerns of being a landlord is whether a tenant will pay the rent on time. Late fees are often used by landlords to motivate tenants to…
How property owners can easily keep track of rent payments
Collecting and keeping track of rent payments is an important part of being a landlord, and having a good system in place can make the job easier and less prone…
Should rental property be in an LLC or a trust?
Although real estate investors may directly own property as sole proprietors, rental property is often held in a limited liability company (LLC) or trust. Both entities are vehicles that may…
A recession is likely heading our way, here’s what investors need to know
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released a report last month discussing the possibility of a housing bubble. According to the authors: “Our evidence points to abnormal U.S. housing market…
Interest rates hit 5 percent, here’s what it means for investors
Mortgage rates have hit the 5% threshold, the highest seen since 2011. According to Realtor Magazine, “since the beginning of the year, mortgage rates have jumped by 1.8 percentage points…
A free rent ledger template (plus a better alternative)
Keeping track of rental income, tenant information, and lease expiration dates can be challenging, even if an investor owns just one rental property. A rent ledger template helps landlords stay…
